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University of Tasmania
(UTAS)
About
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, first proposed in 1840 in Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Franklin's Legislative Council, was modelled on the Oxford and Cambridge colleges, and was founded in 1846, makin...
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is a public research university, primarily located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1890, it is Australia's fourth oldest university. Christ College, one of the university's residential colleges, first proposed in 1840 in Lieutenant-Governor Sir John Franklin's Legislative Council, was modelled on the Oxford and Cambridge colleges, and was founded in 1846, making it the oldest tertiary institution in the country. The university is a sandstone university, a member of the international Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 62 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,316
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 1,800
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 2 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 37 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 58 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 61 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 75 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 111 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =216 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =279 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =334 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =360 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =371 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =384 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =472 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =662 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =749 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,053 | 59.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
29 subjectsQS
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-170 | - | 2025 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2024 |
| Natural Sciences | =330 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =335 | 62.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.1 | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsmaritime college in Tasmania, Australia
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Tasmania?
University of Tasmania's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 311, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =281.
When was University of Tasmania founded?
University of Tasmania was founded in 1890.
What are the top subjects at University of Tasmania?
Top subjects at University of Tasmania include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Oceanography, Plant and Animal Science, Ecology, Atmospheric Science.
Where is University of Tasmania located?
University of Tasmania is located in Hobart, Australia.